The dark days: Pablo Escobar and the new Medellin private tour

4.9
(256 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

You would be hard pressed to read an article, blog entry or forum anywhere in the world that did not mention Pablo Escobar`s association with Medellín Colombia`s history.

Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo on this 4 hour tour with private bilingual guide by car to see places where PE was defeated.

This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.

Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin as the most innovative city.

Departures every day from your hotel at 8 AM and 2 PM, times are flexible.

stops:

Monaco inflection park to see tribute to the victims
Cemetery to see Pablo Escobar`s and relatives, Griselda Blanco
Rooftop where Pablo Escobar was shot
Barrio Pablo Escobar to see the community he founded

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up and drop off from any hotel in the Medellin area at no cost. Also pick up provided from AirBnB, please specify your full address with building name and apartment number

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit the ruins of Monaco building, one of Pablo`s bombed penthouses back in the days and now a tribute to the heroes, the real heroes. Nowadays is an inflection park dedicated to the victims and real heroes of the conflict.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cementerio Jardines Montesacro

    Visit Pablo`s grave and all his family, you will be surprised to find out Pablo rests in the middle of politicians and the elite of Medellin.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    At Los Olivos community, visit the house where Pablo got caught and see the rooftop where he ended up his violent career. Was it the DEA, colombian police, the pepes? who shot him?

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Barrio Pablo Escobar

    Barrio Pablo Escobar, the community he founded.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Medellin City Services

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Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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